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Erik Prince Aids Arrest of 40 Amid Ecuador Violence

4/5/2025

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Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, made headlines in Guayaquil, Ecuador, by assisting in the arrest of 40 suspects during a law enforcement operation. The Defense Ministry hailed this as a "historic chapter for security." With drug-related violence escalating, President Noboa is rallying for international support as elections loom, shaping the nation’s security strategy.

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Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, made headlines in Guayaquil, Ecuador, by assisting in the arrest of 40 suspects during a law enforcement operation. The Defense Ministry hailed this as a "historic chapter for security." With drug-related violence escalating, President Noboa is rallying for international support as elections loom, shaping the nation’s security strategy.